SanDisk Ultra 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDRH-016G-A11 by SanDisk
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Digital camera reviews of SanDisk Ultra 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDRH-016G-A11
Digital camera Review: A genuine 'Class-6' SDHC card for the price of a 'Class-4'
Summary: 5 Stars
The labeling of this item (SanDisk Ultra II 16 GB SDHC card) is very confusing. On the front side it claims a maximum speed of 15MB/sec. At the same time, it is marketed as 'Class-4' (which means a minimum read/write speed of just 4MB/s). To move up to a 'class-6' card from the same manufacturer, you have to buy the SanDisk 16gb Extreme III SDHC card which costs 2-3 times more.
I decided to take a chance with this Ultra II card, even though my new Canon EOS Rebel T1i explicitly requires a 'Class-6' card for video capture. I'm happy to report that the card is fast enough to keep up with my camera, even in burst mode and in 1080 HD video mode.
My own benchmark (see 'Customer Images') revealed that the read speed of this card is consistently fast at 18-19MB/s. But its write speed is strongly dependent on the data file size:
- For small files of 1MB each, the card is only able to write at about 6MB/s. That means it qualifies as a borderline 'class-6'.
- For typical photo files (4-6MB each), the write speed is much faster at around 10MB/s.
- When writing a huge file of 1GB, the card can actually achieve the claimed maximum speed of 15MB/s.
The SanDisk Ultra II may not be a good choice if you want to use it as a ReadyBoost device (frequent writing of smaller file). But when used in digital cameras, this 'class-4' card is just as fast or even faster than other brands of 'class-6' cards (such as the Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6, which levels off at 11MB/s for large files). This makes the Ultra II a great value - especially for those people who prefer to stay with a trusted name brand.
Digital camera Review: Another one without the reader
Summary: 1 Stars
I too received this without the advertised reader/adapter. Because this is a SDHC you _cannot_ use a standard SD adapter so I need this for the card to be useful. This is very lame. I requested a replacement.
Digital camera Review: Artist
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used SanDisk for many years to capture the photographs of my paintings and they have never let me down. I have heard from others that they have lost images because their cards failed on them. The Ultra is fast and the 16GB capacity lets me take what seems like an unlimited number of pictures. [...] or [...]Digital camera Review: Awesome Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
$90 at BB! Less than half of that price here. Keep in mind it only has a read speed of up to 15mb/sec, the write speed is up to 9mb/sec.Digital camera Review: Awsome To Use! It Even Goes Great For Game Systems Too!
Summary: 5 Stars
This tem Is Great To Use! It Also Works For Game Consoles & Portable Game Systems That Uses SD Cards Too! No Complaints Coming From This Item!All I Need Now Is A 16 GB USB Drive & I'm Good To Go Like Taco Bell Logo!